02-28-2008, 07:33 AM
A 39-year-old male with aortic insufficiency and a history of no drug allergies is given an intravenous dose of antibiotic as a prophylaxis preceding the insertion of a valve prosthesis. As the antibiotic is being infused, the patient becomes flushed over most of his body. What antibiotic was given?
A.
Vancomycin
B.
Gentamicin
C.
Erythromycin
D.
Penicillin G
E.
Tetracycline
A.
Vancomycin
B.
Gentamicin
C.
Erythromycin
D.
Penicillin G
E.
Tetracycline